[Lifetime Warranty] 8544771 Dryer Heating Element - Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Dryers - Replaces WP8544771VP 7154072 1180054 AP6013115 PS11746337 W10836011 11087872602 MEDB950YG0

8544771 Dryer Heating Element

Key Features

• Power Rating: 5400 Watts, 240 Volts
• Terminals: 2-5/16 inch male terminals
• Construction: Nickel-chromium alloy heating coil
• Dimensions: Approximately 13.8 inches in length

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• WP8544771
• W10836011
• 279816
• APN8544771
• ER8544771

Compatibility & Fitment

• Fits residential dryers from brands including Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, and KitchenAid.
• Confirm fitment by cross-referencing the part number with your specific dryer model number.

When to Replace

• Dryer tumbles but produces no heat.
• Clothes take an excessively long time to dry.
• The heating coil is visibly broken, damaged, or grounded.
• The dryer displays a heating system-related error code.

Installation Tips

• Disconnect the dryer from its power source before starting installation.
• Photograph wire connections to the original element for reference.
• Clean lint and debris from the dryer housing and exhaust vents during the repair.
• Inspect the high-limit thermostat and thermal fuse for damage or lack of continuity.